Franz Canaris
German admiral, head of military intelligence service (1887–1945)
1887 — 1945
Quick Facts
Profession
German admiral, head of military intelligence service (1887–1945)
Born
January 1, 1887
Died
1945 (age ~58)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
resistance fighter, submariner, intelligence officer
GermanyBorn in AplerbeckDied in Flossenbürg concentration camp
1887
Born in Aplerbeck (1887-01-01)
1918
AwardMilitary Merit Cross III. Class
1943
AwardGerman Cross in Silver
1945
Died in Flossenbürg concentration camp
About
Wilhelm Franz Canaris was a German admiral and the chief of the Abwehr from 1935 to 1944. Initially a supporter of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, Canaris turned against Hitler and committed acts of both passive and active resistance during World War II following the German invasion of Poland in 1939.
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Who is Franz Canaris?+
Wilhelm Franz Canaris was a German admiral and the chief of the Abwehr from 1935 to 1944. Initially a supporter of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, Canaris turned against Hitler and committed acts of both passive and active resistance during World War II following the German invasion of Poland in 19
What does the name Franz mean?+
The name Franz means "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is of German origin.
When was Franz Canaris born?+
Franz Canaris was born on January 1, 1887.
When did Franz Canaris die?+
Franz Canaris died in 1945, at approximately 58 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.
The name Franz is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Franz — January 1, 1887
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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The battle that turned the tide. Your call.
— a historian
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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